Das Werk 7.5cm Pak 40 in 1/16th scale

As I have a number of these 1/16th kits now, and Tim has tweaked my "want" to build one, I am starting with the Pak 40 kit to go with the Sd.Kfz 251/1 kit I have. This should give me a feel for the Das Werk kits how they fit and build up.








Have started on this and the parts fit so far is quite good, though as it is really quite close to scale in many ways, the assembly is a little fiddley. So I am building it in small chunks. Minimal paint at this point, just parts assembly.
I have photos from a good walk around on one that I am using for parts look, placement, and detail reference (not for paint). More in a few.

Very interested in how this turs out. I built a 1/48th scale of this and it's one of my favorite builds. Gary s,

I am going to be quite busy tomorrow so here is a quick upload to whet your interests.

To be honest, I am fairly impressed with the kit. It seems well thought out though I probably would have done some things a bit different.

















Yeah this is going to be a big beastie, but as I have stated it seems to be quite detailed and thought out. The reference photos are of a restored Pak 40 and the colors are to be questioned, but the detail for parts and how they look and assembly are excellent for this build. Paint will be a different story.

Heavens Eagle said:

The reference photos are of a restored Pak 40 and the colors are to be questioned, but the detail for parts and how they look and assembly are excellent for this build.

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I do have loads, if needed!

Sharkmouth said:

I do have loads, if needed!

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Lol! I will take you up on that! Also looking for photos of a a 251 D with Pak 40 in tow.

In that scale you could make that breach block functional Paul.

Its kind of disappointing that they didnt give spacer bolts for the shields. Its done in 1/35 so should have looked even better in 1/16. My Hobby Shop of choice just got one in and I'm waffling on buying it. Watching your build with interest.
James

jknaus said:

Its kind of disappointing that they didnt give spacer bolts for the shields. Its done in 1/35 so should have looked even better in 1/16. My Hobby Shop of choice just got one in and I'm waffling on buying it. Watching your build with interest.
James

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Luckily, they are quite easy to do with brass or styrene tubing...